Schools in Knaresborough
9 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| King James's School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspin Park Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Goldsborough Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Meadowside Academy Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Scotton Lingerfield Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Staveley Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest School Academy special converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.